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Knoxville, TN – The First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville will host the 2011 Presbyterian Women’s Lecture Series, featuring the Rev. Dr. William P. Wood, Pastor Emeritus of First Presbyterian Charlotte on Sunday, November 13, 2011 and Monday, November 14, 2011. Dr. Wood will be speaking on “The Seasons of a Downtown Church.”

The series is free and open to the public. There is free parking in the church garage and across the street in the State Street Garage. Child care is provided.

WHO: First Presbyterian Church – http://www.fpcknox.org

WHAT: 2011 Presbyterian Women’s Lecture Series – “The Seasons of a Downtown Church”

WHEN: Sunday, November 13, 2011 and Monday, November 14, 2011

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

What Are You Standing For? — 8:45 a.m Chapel Worship Service

The Essentials of the Reformed Faith — 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School Convocation

What Are You Standing For? — 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship Service

The Successful Ingredients of a Downtown Church — 6:00 p.m. Congregational Meal, 7:00 p.m. Evening Gathering

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Can the Presbyterian Church (USA) Be Reformed? — 12 Noon Luncheon Gathering (RSVP Reservations: alyssa@fpcknox.org or 546-2531. Cost is $7.00)

How Did We Get in This Mess & How Do We Get Out? — 7:00 p.m. Chapel Gathering (Dessert to follow in the James Park Classroom)

WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 620 State Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

WHY: Begun in 1974 with a bequest from Miss Laura Pettway, the Presbyterian Women’s Lecture Series has provided stimulating reflections for the congregation of First Church and the Knoxville community for 37 years.

The Reverend Doctor William P. Wood was elected Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC, in 1983. Dr. Wood earned a Bachelor of Arts – History degree at Davidson College, in Davidson, North Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree and a Master of Theology degree from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Wood was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy - Old Testament-doctorate degree from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Wood also studied at the University of Heidelberg and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Tusculum College, Greenville, Tennessee. Dr. Wood was raised in Johnson City, Tennessee. Prior to assuming the Senior Minister position at First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC, Dr. Wood served as Associate Minister, First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, Texas, and as Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, Tennessee.

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Donnie Blair

JOHNSON CITY, TN – October 12, 2011 – Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) announced today the promotion of Donnie Blair to vice president and director of technology and information security.

Blair has over 22 years of experience in technology and information security in both the financial and the healthcare industries. He began his career with Mountain Commerce Bank in 2006 overseeing the implementation of MCB’s technology, serving as senior manager of enterprise infrastructure.  In 2010, he was promoted to senior information technology manager. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from East Tennessee State University majoring in computer science.  Blair holds several software certifications.

During his tenure, Blair has consistently demonstrated the same core values and unwavering integrity that MCB holds for its organization. “MCB is known for Hometown Service and Smart Technology; Donnie helps the Bank to deliver on that promise. We are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize Donnie’s hard work and deep dedication to MCB’s technology and information systems, which is a vital component in maintaining security and compliance.” said Bill Edwards, President and CEO.

About Mountain Commerce Bank

Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) is a state-chartered, FDIC-insured, privately held financial services institution serving the mountain south region of East Tennessee. Through innovative use of technology and modern banking systems, MCB offers big-bank services to help their customers prosper with a simplified, personalized, community bank style.

At the end of June 2011, MCB had $359.5 million in Total Assets and $314.9 million in Total Deposits. MCB currently employs more than 80 individuals at six branches and one operations office. For more information, visit www.mcb.com or check your account any time at 1-866-MCB-1910. MCB is an equal opportunity employer.

Knoxville Ice Bears

October 11, 2011, Knoxville, TN — The Knoxville Ice Bears announced today that they will be offering Silver game tickets at $10 each to commemorate their 10^th anniversary and sell out the October 21 season opener against the Mississippi Surge at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The game starts at 7:30pm, but fans are encouraged to come early to enjoy the pre-game festivities.

“We want to pack the house and celebrate what ten years of professional hockey means to Knoxville as a community. All of us are really proud of this team and this milestone. The special ticket pricing is our small gift to all of our fans,” said Mike Murray, president and general manager of the Knoxville Ice Bears.

To further celebrate the anniversary, the team will give away $1,000 at every Thursday home game. The team is also launching a new promotion called the 30 Days of Giveaways, which started September 14. A daily prize is given to one lucky fan. Prizes include a golf outing with a player, single-game ice box tickets for a fan and 11 friends, and an autographed Ice Bears jersey. The culmination of the promotion will be on October 13 when a fan will be given a one-day contract with the team.

Season ticket and 20-game package holders, who are up-to-date with their payments, are eligible to win. Eligible fans have already been entered and can win only once. Winners will be announced on the team’s website and Facebook page.

“We know we have the greatest fans in the SPHL, and we want everyone to help us celebrate,” said Dave Feather, assistant general manager.

ABOUT THE KNOXVILLE ICE BEARS

A team of the Southern Professional Hockey League, the Knoxville Ice Bears is Knoxville’s only professional sports team. The team is coached by Mike Craigen, who returned to Knoxville in August 2010 after playing for the team from 2004-2008.  For more information, please contact the Ice Bears office at (865) 525-PUCK or visit http://www.knoxvilleicebears.com.

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Miles Snider

JOHNSON CITY, TN – September 1, 2011 – Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) welcomes Miles Snider as vice president and relationship manager.

Snider is an experienced commercial lending professional who has more than 23 years of banking experience. Prior to joining MCB, he held similar positions with regional banks in Johnson City and Kingsport. A native of Southwest Virginia, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory and Henry College majoring in business management. Snider has attended various banking schools during his career.
He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Speedway Children’s Charities of Bristol Motor Speedway, which serves the local Tri-Cities area, as well as other non-profit and community organizations.

Bill Edwards, President and CEO stated, “We are pleased to have Miles join MCB. I have known Miles for many years and have long held him in high regard. True to our mission of building long-term relationships based on top-quality service, Miles will be a valued addition to our team. His level of professionalism, service and industry knowledge will complement what our clients have come to expect from Mountain Commerce Bank.”

His office is located in Johnson City at 3122 Bristol Highway. He can be reached at (423) 262-5845 or by emailing him at miles.snider@mcb.com.

About Mountain Commerce Bank:

Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) is a state-chartered, FDIC-insured, privately held financial services institution serving the mountain south region of East Tennessee. Through innovative use of technology and modern banking systems, MCB offers big-bank services to help their customers prosper with a simplified, personalized, community bank style.

At the end of June 2011, MCB had $359.5 million in Total Assets and $314.9 million in Total Deposits. MCB currently employs more than 80 individuals at six branches and one operations office. For more information, visit www.mcb.com or check your account any time at 1-866-MCB-1910. MCB is an equal opportunity employer.

JOHNSON CITY, TN – August 11, 2011 – Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) announced today the promotion of three if its key personnel.

Unicoi County native, Whit Whitehurst, has been promoted to vice president. Mr. Whitehurst began his five- year banking career with Erwin National Bank, the predecessor of Mountain Commerce Bank, in the management training program, gaining experience in all areas of the bank. During his career with MCB, he was an assistant branch manager prior to being named special assets manager. He is responsible for managing special assets, as well as all aspects of the appraisal process throughout the bank. He earned his Bachelor of Business Management degree with a concentration in banking from East Tennessee State University.

Congratulations to Brad Pollock on his recent promotion to special assets recovery officer. Pollock has extensive experience in managing special assets and collections. In addition to actively managing foreclosed properties and resolving delinquent accounts, he assists with property valuations and appraisals.

V.V. Elliott has been promoted to assistant vice president. She has over 16 years of retail and commercial banking experience, including all aspects of loan operations. Elliott joined Mountain Commerce Bank in 2007, supporting commercial and retail lenders in the Johnson City area. In 2010, she was promoted to credit administration officer and accepted the additional responsibility of managing all aspects of the loan operations department. In addition, Elliott is involved in all areas of credit administration.

“We are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize their hard work and their deep dedication to MCB’s core values and mission. We are proud of their success and their commitment to excellence, integrity and teamwork. They make us who we are – a bank built on long-term relationships based on top quality service. Mountain Commerce Bank would not be what we are without them,” said Bill Edwards, President and CEO.

About Mountain Commerce Bank

Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) is a state-chartered, FDIC-insured, privately held financial services institution serving the mountain south region of East Tennessee. Through innovative use of technology and modern banking systems, MCB offers big-bank services to help their customers prosper with a simplified, personalized, community bank style.

At the end of June 2011, MCB had $359.5 million in Total Assets and $314.9 million in Total Deposits. MCB currently employs more than 80 individuals at six branches and one operations office. For more information, visit www.mcb.com or check your account any time at 1-866-MCB-1910. MCB is an equal opportunity employer.